He was almost sure, now, that the men had discovered his identity, by the many little marks of kindness they had shown him, and by the manner in which his fellow sub-officers always spoke to him with a certain air of respect.

This, however, did not worry him.

He felt certain that they would keep the secret; and at the end of the campaign he must, of course, disclose himself and obtain his discharge.

Until then, no one would have time to think much of the matter, still less find any opportunity of reporting it to Colonel Kelly.
He wondered how the colonel would take it, when he went up to say who he was.

He did not think he would be very seriously angry, though probably he would wig him sharply.